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These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are like chocolate chip cookies and banana bread getting married. They’re perfectly soft, nutty, and deliciously banana-like. They take less than 30 minutes to make and less than 12 minutes to bake. Quick and delicious!
Is there anything better than a perfect classic chocolate chip cookie? Hardly. But this one comes pretty close, let me tell you. It really is like a mix between my easy banana bread and a chocolate chip cookie. They are similar to my Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies–Truly divine!
Ingredients you will need for these chocolate chip banana cookies
- Ripe bananas: This should come as no surprise, as they give the cookies a soft texture and delicious banana flavor.
- Brown sugar: This is an absolute requirement because it gives these cookies a minty, molasses flavor and a chewy texture.
- Nuts: I love banana bread with nuts. I love chocolate chip cookies with nuts. That’s why I’m including them here.
- Vanilla extract – you can use store bought or Homemade vanilla extractHelps with the banana flavor.
For the full list of ingredients, see the recipe index card below!
How to make banana chocolate chip cookies
- Mash the banana. I find it easier to do this on a cutting board than in a bowl. The flat surface really helps make this process very quick.
- Add the brown sugar and sugar and blend until smooth. Don’t be afraid to break up the banana pieces as you blend.
- Next, add the melted butter, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour and, using a spatula, incorporate it.
- Add the chocolate and chopped nuts. Mix again.
- And then chill the dough for 1 hour. This will prevent it from spreading too much.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Scoop out a ball of dough and roll it between your palms.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. It should have medium golden brown edges and tops. They will fall a bit as they cool.
Recipe Tip
I like to use medium ripe bananas, not super ripe brown bananas, but the ones that have those little brown freckles and spots.
These cookies freeze like a dream. Here is a complete post on how to freeze cookie dough!
I like to chop my nuts very finely, as this makes the bite more satisfying.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recipes
The color on the outside will tell you if a banana is ripe or not. The browner the banana, the riper it is. For this particular recipe, I use overripe or half-ripe bananas. Bananas that are completely brown will be too soft for this recipe.
This is completely up to your personal taste. I love semi-sweet chocolates with chips or bittersweet. I find milk chocolate to be a bit too sweet for my personal taste, but feel free to choose whatever you like best!
Video on how to make banana chocolate chip cookies
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In a large bowl, add the mashed banana, brown sugar, sugar, and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Don’t be afraid to break up the banana pieces as you blend. You want the mixture to be fairly smooth. Add the baking soda and salt. Blend again.
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Add the flour and fold in with a spatula. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts. Mix until combined. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out 6 balls of dough and roll each between the palms of your hands. Space them about 3 inches apart. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are a medium golden brown. Repeat with remaining cookie dough. Cookies will be slightly puffed and will fall apart as they cool. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 14gram | Protein: 2gram | Fat: 5gram | Saturated fat: 2gram | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1gram | Sugar: 4gram | Vitamin A: 93International Union | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is calculated automatically and should only be used as an approximation.
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